CSCS Prac Exam

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CERTIFIED STRENGTH ANDCONDITIONING SPECIALIST(CSCS)

PRACTICE EXAMVOLUME ONE

Developed by theNSCA Certification Commission


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CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALISTPRACTICE EXAM VOLUME ONE

TABLE O CONTENTS

An. Overview of the Practice Exam ......................................................................................................... 1Introduction and Purpose ............................................................................................................ 1Practice Exam Limitations ........................................................................................................... 1Continuing Education Units (CEUs) ............................................................................................ 1

F10wchart of the Self-Assessment Process ........................................................................................... 2Testing Directions ..................................................................................................................................... 3Prepare to Take the Practice Exam ............................................................................................ 3Take the Scientific Foundations Section ................................................................................... 3

Take the Practical/Applied Section ............................................................................................ 3An.swer Form - Volume One ................................................................................................................... 4CSCS Practice Exam Scientific Foundations Questions - Volume One .......................................... 6CSCS Practice Exam Practical/Applied Questions - Volume One ................................................. 14


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1AN OVERVIEW OF TH PRACTICE EXAM

Introduction and PurposeThe CSCS Practice Exam was developedby the NSCA Certification Commission andis representative of the nature, scope, anddifficulty of an actual CSCS exam.The Practice Exam serves to provide anopportunity for prospective CSCS examcandidates to: 1 develop a clear understanding of the content, organization, andthe relative time constraints of an actualCSCS exam; 2 evaluate strengths andweaknesses through .self-scoring; and3 have specific references to resources forfurther study.To realize the greatest benefit from takingthe Practice Exam, you are encouraged tofonow the testing directions EXACTLY as

Therefore, it should NOT serve as the onlymethod to review related content areas orto assess your level of preparation for anactual exam.Once you have completed the PracticeExam, you should have a good idea of yourstrengths and weaknesses on topicsrelated to the CSCS exam. The NSCACertification Commission hopes you willuse this information to improve your performance on a future exam.Continuing Education Units CEUs)If you were a CSCS or an NSCA-CPT

when you purchased this Practice Exam,you can earn 1.0 CEU by:1 taking the Practice Exam and filling in

the nswer ormat the top of page 4;


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FLOWCHART OF THE SELF-ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Prepare for and Complete th Practice Exam

READ THETESTING.

DIRECTIONSPage 3

COMPLETE THESCIENTIFIC

FOUNDATIONSSECTIONPages 6-1230 MINUTE

TESTING PERIOD30 minute

break

COMPLETE THEPRACTICAL/ApPLIEDSECTION

Pages 14-2350 MINUTE

TESTING PERIOD

ssess Your PerformanceCOpy

ANSWERSTO THE

TALLYCORRECT

COpyDOMAIN

SCORES ONTO DETERMINE


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3TESTING DIRECTIONS

It is recommended that the self-testingconditions mimic those of an actual CSCSexam. Therefore, you are encouraged toread and follow these directions EXACTLYas they are explained.Prepare to Take the Practice ExamDo NOT READ ANY OF THE QUESTIONS ORWATCH THE EXAM PORTION OF THE VIDEOUNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED.1) Find a quiet room with a table, chair,

and TV and a VCR (or a DVD player,depending on the format of the videorecording you purchased).

2) Place two or three #2 pencils, a timer,and the Practice Exam booklet on thetable. (Notes, books, scratch paper, orcalculators are not permitted in the

Do NOT CHANGE YOUR RESPONSES TO THESCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS QUESTIONS AFTERTHE TIMER RINGS.Take the Practical/Applied Section1) Turn on the TV and press 'play' then

'pause' to still-frame the video at the"STOP VIDEO TAPE NOW" screen.

2) Set the timer for 5 minutes3) Open the Practice Exam booklet to

page 14 and read the directions forthe Practical/Applied section.

4) Press 'play' on the VCR/DVD player andcomplete the video questions # 28-40 onpages 14-17. This portion has specifictime periods (separated by audiblebeeps) for reading each question,viewing the segment, and answeringthe question.


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4NSWER FORM VOLUME ONE

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DO NOT TURN THE PAGEOR LOOI( T NY OF THE

QIIESTIONS IINTIL YOIIHAVE READ AND FOLLOWED


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6CSCS PRACTICE EXAM SCIENTIFIC lQUIJDATlONS QUESTIONS VOLUME ONE

DIRECTIONS: Each question or incomplete statement has four options There isonly one correct or best response for each question Select your answer and fillin the corresponding letter (AB, C, or D) on the nsw rForm

1. Whichofthefollowingmusclesactssynergistically totherectus femorisduringtheupwardmovementphaseofthe low-barbacksquat?A. bicepsfemorisB. rectusabdominisC. anteriortibialsD. iliopsoas

2. Whichofthefollowingupperarmmusclegroupsandtypesofmuscleactionsareassociatedwiththedumbbell bicepscurlexercise?

Primary PrimarymusclegrouQ muscleaction


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4. A 165-pound 75-kg) athlete has an average daily intake of 450 grams ofcarbohydrate, 75 grams of protein, and 100 grams of fat. What percentof the total kilocalorie intake is carbohydrate?A. 72B. 60C. 45D. 25

5 . A 11 a-pound 50-kg) marathon runner started her pre-race taper and choseto carbohydrate load pr ior to the race. Approximately how many grams ofcarbohydrates should she consume per day?A. 100B. 500C. 880D. 1100

6. As compared to males, the potential for force production of females permuscle cross-sectional area is:


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8. Which of the following events occurs in the hamstring muscles during theconcentric muscle action of leg (knee) curl exercise?A. chloride ions are released inside the muscle fiberB. each sarcomere is stimulated by a motor neuronC. the actin cross-bridges attach to the myosin filamentsD. the H-zone decreases as the Z-discs are pulled toward each other

g . The depletion of which of the following fuel sources may contribute tofatigue in prolonged aerobic endurance events AND repeated anaerobkexercise bouts?A. muscle glycogenB. triglyceridesC. free fatty acidsD. creatine phosphate

10. Which of the following competitive situations would inspire an athlete with ahigh motive to achieve success (MAS)?


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12. Which of the following activities places the LEAST metabolic demand on thephosphagen energy system?A. tennisB. footballC. basketbaUD. cross-country skiing

13. During isokineti,c testing at high angular velocities (>240 degrees/sec), whatis the approximate torque capability of eccentric muscle actions as comparedto concentric muscle actions?A. 60% lowerB. 1 20 greaterC. 60% greaterD. 120% lower

14. Which of the following exercises stimulates the GREATEST increase in axialske;eton bone mineral dens'ity?


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17. Dynamically pre-stretching a muscle is associated with which type ofsubsequent muscle action?A. eccentricB. concentricC. isometricD. kinesthetic

18. All of the followi,ng applied program design variables of a resistancetraini;ng program contr,bute to significant exercise-induced increases inserum testosterone concentrations EXCEPT:A. heavy loadsB. high volumesC. Iong rest periodsD. large muscle group exercises

19. Which of the following decreases as a result of resistance training andincreases due to aerobic training?


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22. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate course of action i f an eating,disorder is suspected with an athlete?A. Schedule weekly weigh-in sessions.B. Provide comprehensive nutrit ion information.C. Refer the athlete to the team physician.D. Monitor the athlete's food intake.

23. An untrained college-ag,ed athlete begins a resistance training program.After training for 3 weeks, her strength increases dramatically.. Whichof the following ,s the MOST influential factor responsible for thisimprovement?A. increased cross-sectional area of muscle fibersB. increased quantity of muscle fibersC. improved ratio of muscle to fat componentsD. improved neuromuscular efficiency

24. All of the following are potential indicators of overtraining EXCEPT:


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26. A 6-foot, 2-inch (188 cm), 220-pound (100-kg) college football player desiresto gain muscle weight. Which of the foUowin9 should be his first nutritionalpriority i f his current 3000 calories/day intake consists of 118 protein(1.4g/kg), 55 carbohydrate (4.1 g/kg), and 27 fat (0.9g/kg)?A. increase caloriesB. increase proteinC. decrease fatD. decrease carbohydrate

27. During a single aerobic exercise session, oxygen is delivered to the workingmuscles at an elevated rate due to an increase inA. total blood hemoglobin.B. cardiac output.C. blood glucose.D. plasma volume.

YOU H VE REACHED THE END OF THE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDA TlONS SECTIONSTOP


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DO NOT TURN THE PAGE,

WATCH THE VIDEO, ORLOOK AT THE QUESTIONS

UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND


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14CSCS PR CTICE EX M P R ~ C T I C A l I A 1 P L - ' E ' Q QUESTIONS VOLUME ONEDIRECTIONS: Each question or incomplete statement has four options. There isonly one correct or best response for each question Select your answer and fillin the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D) on the nsw rForm

28. A strength and conditioning professional can use this test to determinethe flexibility of which of the following muscle groups?I. hip extensorsII. hip flexorsIII. spinal erectorsIV. hip abductorsA. I and III onlyB. II and IV onlyC. I and IV onlyD. II and III only


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31. Which of the following muscles is MOST involved in this exercise as asecondary mover?A. latissimus dorsiB. teres majorC. pectoralis majorD. brachialis

32. During the upward movement phase of this exercise, an appropriaterecommendation to make regarding proper technique is to:A. focus the eyes on the floorB. lean the torso backward.C. drive off the f loor with the trailing footD. push down on the top of the box with the leading foot

33. Which of the foUowing explains why this exercise should NOT be 1RM tested?A. the deltoids are not a large muscle groupB. accurate and consistent results cannot be gathered


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36. Whi.ch of the following is a CORRECT statement regarding the spotter'sinvolvement shown for this exercise?A. a spotter is present; one is not recommendedB. the spotter is kneeling; he should be standingC. the spotter's hands are on the l ifter's elbows; they should be on the

forearms or wristsD. the spotter is positioned at the head of the bench; he should be on

the right or left side

37. When assigning a load for this athlete to perform three sets of fiverepetitions, which of the following loads is the MOST appropriate?A. 1RMB. 3RMC. 5RMD. 10RM

38. When the ath lete lands during this exercise, which of the following describeshis proper body position?


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40. Compared to the exercise shown, what is the next higher intensityclassification level of plyometric exercise?A. jumps in placeB. multiple hopsC. standingjumpsD. boxjumps

END OF THE VIDEO QUESTIONSSTOP THE VCRIDVD PlA YER AND TURN OFF THE TV

CONTINUE WITH QUESTION #41

41. How is the exercise technique needed for jogging modified when performinga warm-up drill for plyometrics?A. greatly increasing hip and knee flexionB. not allowing the heels to touch the ground


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44 . Acollegebaseba'll playerwas testedtenweeksbeforethestartoftheseasonwiththeseresullts:

1RM bench press: 275pounds (125kg)Verticaljump: 24 inches (61 cm)T-Test: 11.6seconds40-yardsprint: 4.8seconds1minutesit-up: 37

Whichofthefollowingneed tobe improved in thepre-season trainingprogram?A. agilityandmuscularstrengthB. powerand localmuscularenduranceC. powerandmuscularstrengthD. agilityand localmuscularendurance

45. Whichoft'he fol ,owingmusclesisanantagonisttothedeltoidmuscleduringtheupwardmovementphaseoftheseatedbarbeU shou llderpress?A. serratusanterior


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47. Ajuniorcollegebasketball forward is administeredabatteryofteststodeterminehertrainingstatus. Based upontheresultsshownbelow,hertrainingprogramshould bedesignedtoemphasize improvement inwhichofthefollowingareas?

Height: 69 inches (175cm)Weight: 150pounds (68kg)Percentbodyfat: 20%1RM benchpress: 100pounds (45kg)1RM squat: 215pounds (98kg)Verticaljump: 19inches (48cm)

A. bodycompositionB. upperbodystrengthC. lowerbodystrengthD. anaerobicpower

48. Duringasingletrainingsession,whichofthefollowingexercisesequencesistheMOSTappropriateforthestrength/powerphaseofanathlete'sprogram?


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51 . In a turn-and-run maneuver when transitioning from a backpedal .nto aforward sprint in the same direction, which of the following body partstnitiates the movement?A. headB. shouldersC. hipsD. feet

52. Which of the following sequences will produce the MOST reliable results?1. T-Test2. 1RM incline bench press3. 1RM power clean4. 1-minute sit-up testA. 3 1 4 2B. 1 3 2 4C. 4 2 1 3D. 2 3 1 4

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55. Which of the following is the MOST sport-specific exercise for a sprinter?A. dumbbell lungeB. upright rowC. ank 'e dorsiflexionD. leg (knee) curl

56. For the shoulder press exercise, how many repetitions can typically beperformed with a load of 85% of the 1 RM?A. 12B. 10C. 6D. 2

57 . The tallest machines or pieces of equipment in a strength and conditioningfacility should be placed next to the:A. emergency exits.B. supervisor stations.


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59. All of the following a1e commonly accepted benefits of properly performedstatic stretching movements EXCEPT:A. increasedjoint range of motionB. decreased muscle stiffnessC. decreased superficial muscle temperatureD. increased localized blood flow

60 . Which of the following factors should be determined FIRST when designinga training program for a specific team sport?A. layout of the facilityB. type of available equipmentC. number of individuals on the teamD. metabolic demands of the activity

61 . A baseball pitcher has an elbow flexion to elbow extension strength ratio of1 :3. Which of the fol 'lowin9 exercises should be added to his program toreduce the risk of throwing related injuries?

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63. An athlete isperforming, three setsof the snatch exercise. What is thevolume loadof the workout shown below?

S T S T 2 S T 3load reps load reps load reps100 6 115 4 125 2

A. 1310B. 340C. 20D. 12

64. Which of the following isthe typical sequenceof periodization periods withinone macrocycle?A. competition, transition, active rest, preparatoryB. preparatory, transition, competition, active restC. transition, preparatory, activerest,competitionD. active rest, transition, competition, preparatory


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SELF-SCORING AND ASSESSMENT DIRECTIONS

To parallel the content of an actual CSCSexam, the Practice Exam questions arebased on the six major knowledge areasor domains that form the subject matter ofthe two primary CSCS exam preparationreferences: the Essentials of StrengthTraining and Conditioning text (secondedition) and the CSCS ExaminationContent Description booklet.Additionally, the Practice Exam questionsfrom the same domain are separated fromeach other to match the random contentstructure of an actual CSCS exam. Therefore, Practice Exam question numbers listedon the Self Scoring/Reference sheets willNOT be in the same numerical order asthe actual Practice Exam questions. Todetermine your scores in the six domainsand for both sections of the Practice Exam,

Sheet (page 27) and copy an "A" underthe column heading YOUR ANSWER.This question is now grouped in theExercise Science domain of the

Scientific Foundations section of thePractice Exam.

2) Compare your responses to those listedin the CORRECT ANSWER columnand place a checkmark next to theincorrect answers.

3) Determine your domain scores:-Count the number of correct answers

for each domain; and-Record the totals on the Self Scoring/Reference sheets on the Total

Correct row that follow each groupof domain questions.

Evaluating Your Results

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3) Determine your score for the ScientificFoundations questions (Section 1):Add your "Exercise Science" and

Nutrition domain scores; and-Record this total in the Your Score"column and on the Total for

Section I" row.4) Determine your score for the Practical

Applied questions (Section H):Add your Exercise Techniques,"

"Program Design, "Organization/Administration, and Testing/Evaluation domain scores; and

-Record this total in the Your Score"column and on the Total forSection II" row.

5) Compare your section scores to thosein the "Passing Score" column andevaluate your results:- I f your score for Section I or II meets

or exceeds the passing score forthat section, then place an "X" inthe PASS box in the "Performance

Reaching or surpassing the minimumpassing score of a domain, section, or theentire Practice Exam suggests a goodcommand of CSCS exam-related information, but you are encouraged to closelyexamine each incorrect answer you checkmarked on the Self Scoring;Referencesheets. The following page explains howto identify and locate the exam-specificreferences for further study and review.


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REFERENCES FOR THE PR CTICE EX M QUESTIONS

To help you study further after completingthe Practice Exam, each question on theSelf ScoringlReference sheets has tworeferences to other resources. Consultboth sources for the most complete review.

Essentials o Strength Training ndonditioning Text second edition)References made to this text can be foundby looking up the specified chapter (Ch),

(P), column (c), and paragraph (p).The left column on a page is c 1, the rightcolumn is c2, and the paragraphs arecounted from top to bottom. (Each bulletindented line, or sentence following a linespace signifies a new paragraph. Also, apartial paragraph at the top of a columncounts as a paragraph.) References totables and figures are also included. For

sub-category letter A B, G etc.), and thesection abbreviation (SF or PA) in theOutline column on the Self Scoring

Reference sheets. For example, PracticeExam question # 1 has 1 C SF in theOutline column. This question focuses

on the objective described in domain one( Exercise Sciences ), sub-category C ofthe Scientific Foundations (SF) section. Tocorrectly answer this particular question,you must be able to Develop trainingprograms that demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of humanbiomechanics with respect to exerciseselection, execution, and sport performance.Realize that this Practice Exam does NOTcover all of the tasks presented in theCSCS Examination Content Description

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CSCS PRACTICE EXAM SCIENTifiC fOUNDATIONSSELF-SCORING/REFERENCE SHEET VOLUME ONE

PracticeExamQ

YOURANSWERCORRECTANSWER

REFERENCESEssentials ofStrength Training

nd onditioning textsecond edition)

Outline1 A

CCh 3: P 28 c2p4 - P 29 c2pl

-Ch 1:P8c2p3-P9clpl

SF2 lASF3 D Ch 5: P 87 c2p2 - P 88 Tabie) 1 ESF6 B Ch 9: P 179 c 1p4 - c2p 1 1 ISF7 A Ch 7: P 130 clp4 lGSF8 D Ch l :P7clp2-P8c2pl,Figure 1.5b lASF9 A Ch 5: P 85 c2p3 - P 86 clpl,Table 5.5 1 ESF


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PracticeExamQ YOURANSWER CORRECTANSWER

I REFERENCESEssentials ofStrength Training

nd onditioning textsecoI)9 edition)Outline

24 C Ch 8: P 161 Table 8.4 P 164c2p3 - P 166 c 1 Table) IHSF25 D Ch 3: P 49 clp2 - P 50 clp3;

Ch 17:P346c2p2-P347clpllSF27

-B Ch 7: P 123 clp3 - P 126 c2pl IGSF

Total Correct: / 20 for the EXERCISE SCIENCE domain4 B Ch 12: P 238 c2p2 2ASF5 B Ch 13: P 251 clp2-3 2BSF15 A Ch 12: P 233 clp3 - c2p2 2ASF20 B Ch 12: P 247 c Ip4 - c2pl 2ASF21 D Ch 11: P 224 clp4 - P 225 clp2 2DSF

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CSCS PRACTICE EXAM l M C I J C ~ U A P P ESELF-SCORING/REFERENCE SHEET VOLUME ONE

PracticeExamQYOURANSWER CORRECTANSWER


nd onditioning text(second edition)

Outline29 B Ch 19: technique: P 444 1 BPA30 A Ch 17: technique: P 351. lAPA32 D Ch 17: technique: P 372 - 373 lAPA34 C Ch 17: technique: P 359 - 360 lAPA35

IA Ch 17: P 344 c Ip4 - c2pl,technique: P 361 lAPA

36 C Ch 17: P 348 c2p2, Figure 17 4 lAPA38 A Ch 19: P 437 c2p3, Figure 19.6 1 BPA


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PracticeExamQ

YOURANSWER

CORRECTANSWER


nd onditionjngtext(second edition

Outline31 D Ch 17: technique: P 380 2BPA37 0 Ch 18: P 414 c2p2 - P 415 clpl 2PA39 0 Ch 20: P 483 c Ip4 2APA40 C Ch 19: P 432 Table 19 2 2GPA42 B Ch 18: P 396 c2pl - P 397 clpl,P 400 c Ip2 - c2pl 2BPA48 A Ch 18: P 404 clp2 - c2pl 2CPA53 C Ch 18: P 403 c Ip3 - c2pl 2FPA55 A Ch 18: P 400 c Ip2 - c2pl,Table 18.3 2BPA56 C Ch 18: P 406 c2p2-4, P 407Table 18.7 2PA

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PracticeExamQ

YOURANSWERCORRECTANSWER


nd onditioning textsecond edition)Outline

28 A Ch 15: P 301 protocol) 4APA33 B Ch 18: P 408 clp3 4APA43 A Ch 14: P 279 c lp2 4APA44 D Ch 15: P 309 Table 15.1 P 310Table 15.3/ P 311 Table 15.5 4BPA47 B

Ch 15: P 305 c Ip2, P 309 Table15J , P 310 Table 15.3/ P 317Table 15.13

4BPA52 B Ch 14: P 284 c Ip3 - c2p7Table) . 4APA54 D Ch 15: P 289 c2p3, P 297protocol) 4APA

Total Correct: /7 for the TESTING/EVALUATION domain


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SCORE PROFILE SHEET VOLUME ONE

Sec tion T SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONSDOUlCl it I Max Score Your Score Passing Score Performance Self Evaluation

Sciences 2 14 D Proficient D Needs ImprovementNl ltrilion 7 5 D Proficient D Needs ImprovementTota l for Section - 27 9 o P SS 0 O P SS

Section II: PRACTICALIAPPUEDDomain Max ScoreExercise Techniques 14Program Design 13Organization/Administration 3Testing/Evaluation 7

Your Score Passing Score1

925

Performance Self EvaluationD Proficient D Needs ImprovementD Proficient D Needs ImprovementD Proficient D Needs ImprovementD Proficient D Needs Improvement

Total for Section D: 7 26 o P SS 0 O P SS

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CSCS EIAMINATION SCIEHl BC fDUNJJATIONS -CONDENSED CONTENT OUTLINEDomain 1 EXER ISE S IEN ESSubcategory A Develop training programs that demonstrate an understanding of human

muscle anatomy and physiologySubcategory B Develop training programs that demonstrate an understanding of human

neuromuscular anatomy and physiologySubcategory C Develop training programs that demonstrate an understanding of the

basic principles of human biomechanics with respect to exercise selection,execution, and sport performanceSubcategory D Develop training programs that demonstrate an understanc:ling of human

bone and connective tissue (e.g., tendon and ligament) anatomy andphysiologySubcategory E. Develop training programs that demonstrate an understanc:ling of human

bioenergetics and metabolismSubcategory F. Develop training programs that demonstrate an understanding of human


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34egory C Recognize signs, symptoms, and behaviors associated with altered eating

habits and disorders.egoryD. Explain the effects, risks, and alternatives of performance-enhancingsubstances and methods

ategory E Recognize the nature of an athlete s nutritional status and determine theappropriateness of a referral to a qualified healthcare professional

Domain 1

Subcategory A.Subcategory B

Subcategory C

CSCS EXAMINATION PRACTICAl/APPliEDCONDENSED CONTENT OUTLINE

EXERCISE TECHNIQUES

Describe, teach, and evaluate safe and effective resistance trainingexercise techniqueDescribe, teach, and evaluate safe and effective plyometric exercisetechniqueDescribe, teach, and evaluate safe and effective speed and speed

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Subcategory C.

Subcategory D.

Subcategory E.

Subcategory F.

Subcategory G.

Subcategory H.

Design training programs that maximize performance by applying theprinciptes of exercise order based upon an athlete s health status, strengthand conditioning levels, and training goalsDesign training programs that maximize performance by determining andprescribing appropriate loads/resistances including heart rate guidelines)based upon an athlete s health status, strength and conditioning levels,and training goalsDesign training programs that maximize performance by determining andprescribing appropriate volumes defined as sets x reps) based upon anathlete s health status, strength and conditioning levels, and training goalsDesign training programs that maximize performance by determining andprescribing appropriate work/duration and rest periods, recovery methods,and training frequencies based upon an athlete s health status, strengthand conditioning e v e and training goalsDesign training programs that maximize performance by determining andprescribing appropriate exercise progression based upon an athlete shealth status, strength and conditioning levels, and training goalsDesign training programs that maximize performance by utilizing theprinciples of periodization

CSCS PRACTICE EXAM COMMENT FORM VOLUME ONE


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Directions: Based upon this scale, circle the number that BEST represents your opinion about the statements below.1 =Strongly disagree 2 =Somewhat disagree 3 =Neutral, uncertain 4 =Somewhat agree 5 =Strongly agree1. This Practice Exam accurately reflects the content of the CSCS exam. 1 2 3 4 52 This Practice Exam accurately reflects the difficulty of the CSCS exam . 2 3 4 53 This Practice Exam s preparation and exam-taking directions are easy to understand and follow. 1 2 3 4 54. This Practice Exam s self-scoring directions are easy to understand and follow. 1 2 3 4 55. This Practice Exam s references for each question are helpful and easy to locate. 1 2 3 4 56 This Practice Exam helped me to identify areas of proficiency and those needing improvement. 1 2 3 4 57 This Practice Exam can positively contribute to a successful performance on the CSCS exam. 1 2 3 4 5

After sitting for and passing the CSCS exam, you can earn 0.5 CEU bycompleting the above survey, filling in the lines below, and sending this form to:

NSCA Certification Commission3333 Landmark CircleLincoln NE 68504Last name First name MI - -Street Address City _ State/province ZIP/postal code _ _Daytime phone number E-mail _Date you took the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam Location (city, state) _ _Certificate number Practice Exam purchase date Today s date

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